--- title: "Unified Communications Solutions Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f47d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f47d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f47d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f47d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2022-07-07" --- # Unified Communications Solutions Framework Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f47d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f47d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f47d.json) ## Summary Nottinghamshire County Council (NCC) has initiated a complete tender process for the "Unified Communications Solutions Framework," aiming to establish a single provider framework for telephony infrastructure, including three lots: Telephony Infrastructure (traditional and SIP based), Mobile Voice & Data provision, and a Contact Centre platform. The procurement process follows an open procedure and the framework is intended for use by NCC and other contracting authorities in England and Wales. The deadline for bid submissions was set for 3rd May 2022, with the tender being classified under the CPV code 72000000, which includes IT services related to consulting, software development, and support. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, telecommunications, or software development, particularly those capable of supplying integrated solutions across all three lots. Suppliers well-versed in traditional and SIP-based telephony solutions, mobile communications, and contact centre technologies will be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses may consider collaborating with other specialists through subcontracting arrangements, as the NCC encourages partnerships to fulfil the comprehensive service requirements stated in the tender. ## Notice Nottinghamshire County Council (NCC) is seeking to establish a single provider framework for the supply and management of supporting telephony infrastructure. The requirement is being let as 3 lots: Lot 1. Telephony Infrastructure (traditional and SIP based) Lot 2. Mobile Voice & Data provision Lot 3. Contact Centre platform All the above 3 lots will be awarded to a single Supplier. Bidders must note that the Council will only accept bids from Suppliers who are able to deliver the requirement in full inclusive of these 3 lots. Suppliers bidding for only one and / or two lots will be rejected. The Council recognises that Suppliers may not be able to deliver all these services directly themselves and may need to work in partnership through sub-contracting arrangements with other more specialist Suppliers. The Council welcomes these arrangements and bidders will be given the opportunity to outline their delivery of these services as part of their bid proposals. The framework will be for used by Nottinghamshire County Council and Contracting Authorities in England and Wales. The Council will be charging the winning Supplier a management fee of 1% based on the value of each call-off contract made by other contracting authorities. ### Lot Information Telephony Infrastructure (traditional and SIP based) Nottinghamshire County Council (NCC) is seeking to establish a single provider framework for the supply and management of supporting telephony infrastructure. The requirement is being let as 3 lots: Lot 1. Telephony Infrastructure (traditional and SIP based) Lot 2. Mobile Voice & Data provision Lot 3. Contact Centre platform All the above 3 lots will be awarded to a single Supplier. Bidders must note that the Council will only accept bids from Suppliers who are able to deliver the requirement in full inclusive of these 3 lots. Suppliers bidding for only one and / or two lots will be rejected. The Council recognises that Suppliers may not be able to deliver all these services directly themselves and may need to work in partnership through sub-contracting arrangements with other more specialist Suppliers. The Council welcomes these arrangements and bidders will be given the opportunity to outline their delivery of these services as part of their bid proposals. The framework will be for used by Nottinghamshire County Council and Contracting Authorities in England and Wales. The Council will be charging the winning Supplier a management fee of 1% based on the value of each call-off contract made by other contracting authorities. Mobile Voice & Data provision Nottinghamshire County Council (NCC) is seeking to establish a single provider framework for the supply and management of supporting telephony infrastructure. The requirement is being let as 3 lots: Lot 1. Telephony Infrastructure (traditional and SIP based) Lot 2. Mobile Voice & Data provision Lot 3. Contact Centre platform All the above 3 lots will be awarded to a single Supplier. Bidders must note that the Council will only accept bids from Suppliers who are able to deliver the requirement in full inclusive of these 3 lots. Suppliers bidding for only one and / or two lots will be rejected. The Council recognises that Suppliers may not be able to deliver all these services directly themselves and may need to work in partnership through sub-contracting arrangements with other more specialist Suppliers. The Council welcomes these arrangements and bidders will be given the opportunity to outline their delivery of these services as part of their bid proposals. The framework will be for used by Nottinghamshire County Council and Contracting Authorities in England and Wales. The Council will be charging the winning Supplier a management fee of 1% based on the value of each call-off contract made by other contracting authorities. Contact Centre platform Nottinghamshire County Council (NCC) is seeking to establish a single provider framework for the supply and management of supporting telephony infrastructure. The requirement is being let as 3 lots: Lot 1. Telephony Infrastructure (traditional and SIP based) Lot 2. Mobile Voice & Data provision Lot 3. Contact Centre platform All the above 3 lots will be awarded to a single Supplier. Bidders must note that the Council will only accept bids from Suppliers who are able to deliver the requirement in full inclusive of these 3 lots. Suppliers bidding for only one and / or two lots will be rejected. The Council recognises that Suppliers may not be able to deliver all these services directly themselves and may need to work in partnership through sub-contracting arrangements with other more specialist Suppliers. The Council welcomes these arrangements and bidders will be given the opportunity to outline their delivery of these services as part of their bid proposals. The framework will be for used by Nottinghamshire County Council and Contracting Authorities in England and Wales. The Council will be charging the winning Supplier a management fee of 1% based on the value of each call-off contract made by other contracting authorities. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018623-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | 3 May 2022 | | Future notice date | 2 May 2022 | | Award date | 26 Jun 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000,000 | | Lots value | £3,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG2 7QP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire | | Local authority | Rushcliffe | | Electoral ward | Trent Bridge | | Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 7 Jul 2022 at 11:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018623-2022 - 23 Mar 2022 at 14:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007882-2022 - 8 Nov 2021 at 10:56 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027920-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=dc41046c-afaa-ec11-8112-005056b64545 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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